Suggested Recipes Kidney Bean Recipe - Dessert
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ingredients
3/4 cup kidney beans puree |
1 tsp baking powder |
1 cup brown sugar |
2 1/4 cup flour |
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 tsp cinnamon |
2 eggs |
1/2 tsp cloves |
1/4 cup applesauce |
1/2 cup nuts, chopped |
1 tsp baking soda |
1/2 cup raisins |
Directions
1-15.5 oz. can Dark Red Kidney beans, drained, reserving 3 tablespoons liquid. Put beans and reserved liquid in blender or food processor. Blend or process until smooth. Recipe makes about 1 cup of puree. Cream sugar, shortening and eggs. Add beans and applesauce; beat till fluffy. Add dry ingredients; beat till smooth. Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or till golden brown. Cool on rack.
Option: Substitute chocolate chips for raisins.